{"id":688,"date":"2019-12-17T15:55:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T14:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/?page_id=688"},"modified":"2023-02-18T12:37:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T11:37:16","slug":"audit-legal-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/services\/audit-legal-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Audit &#038; Legal services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Audit \u2013 Limited statutory Audit<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top:#274294 2px solid; width:200px; margin-left:0; auto; margin-top:20px;\"><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 2% 0 0 0;\"><h4  class=\"h-custom-headline h6\" ><span>Registered with the Swiss Federal Audit Oversight Authority \u2013 Number FAOA 505341<\/span><\/h4><p><strong>How we can help ?<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nAs auditors we report on whether your annual accounts show a true and fair view of the company\u2019s financial activity and position to its shareholders. The annual audit is an opportunity to glean a valuable insight into your business without bias.<\/p>\n<hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 2% 0 0 0;\"><div  class=\"x-accordion\" ><div  class=\"x-accordion-group\" ><div class=\"x-accordion-heading\"><a id=\"tab-69e1b5169fc07\" class=\"x-accordion-toggle collapsed\" role=\"tab\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse-b\" data-x-toggleable=\"69e1b5169fc07\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-69e1b5169fc07\"><i class='x-framework-icon x-shortcode-accordion-icon' data-x-icon-s='&#x2b;' aria-hidden=true><\/i><span>Useful links<\/span><\/a><\/div><div id=\"panel-69e1b5169fc07\" class=\"x-accordion-body x-collapsed\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" data-x-toggleable=\"69e1b5169fc07\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-69e1b5169fc07\"><div class=\"x-accordion-inner\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treuhandsuisse.ch\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fiduciaire Suisse<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertsuisse.ch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expert Suisse<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; id=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img\"  src=\"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/albatross-consulting-audit.jpg\" >[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Capital increase audit<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top:#274294 2px solid; width:200px; margin-left:0; auto; margin-top:20px;\">[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<p><strong>Why you should consider increasing the capital of your company?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn situations of excess debt, the board of directors often wants to bring about restructuring by convincing the company\u2019s creditors to waive their loans and convert these into equity of the company. This type of restructuring is very common, especially among smaller, owner-run companies. Although this process does not provide the company with any new funds, the equity situation is improved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Increasing<\/strong><br \/>\nFinance additional company growth<br \/>\nGain in share price and dividend payouts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages of Increasing<\/strong><br \/>\nUsually results in short term share value dilution<br \/>\nExternal view of financial insolvency<\/p>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<p><strong>How we can help\u00a0?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are three options for increasing the share capital of a company;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The regular (increase with cash)<\/em><br \/>\nMostly no auditor certification required<\/li>\n<li><em>The regular (increase with assets)<\/em><br \/>\nAuditor certification required (Asset value)<\/li>\n<li><em>Approved (increase with capital reserves)<\/em><br \/>\nAuditor certification required (Capital increase report)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Contribution in kind audit<br \/>\nGoing from sole trader to limited company<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top:#274294 2px solid; width:200px; margin-left:0; auto; margin-top:20px;\">[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<p><strong>Why become a limited company?<\/strong><br \/>\nEn cons\u00e9quence d\u2019une croissance saine, de nombreuses raisons individuelles souhaitent adapter leur forme juridique afin de mieux r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 leurs besoins \u00e9conomiques et se transforment ainsi en S\u00e0rl ou SA.<\/p>\n<p>Many small businesses and self-employed people start out as sole traders because it\u2019s the easiest legal structure to set up \u2013 especially when you\u2019re keen to get going with your new venture. But despite more admin, becoming a limited company can bring increased tax-efficiency, as well as limited liability, greater borrowing power, improved reputation, and credibility among clients and customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main benefits are the following; <\/strong><br \/>\nLimit your liability<br \/>\nBecome more tax efficient<br \/>\nOn boarding of business partners<\/p>\n<p>For the full list of benefits please download the analysis in the link below (available soon). <\/p>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<p><strong>How can we help you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The process needs to be verified by a qualified accountant, like us, who specialise in supporting new and existing limited companies. Here is an overview of the way\u2019s to transform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Incorporation with assets<\/em><br \/>\nTransferring the assets of your sole trader business to a limited company in return for shares.<\/li>\n<li><em>Incorporation with company\u2019s assets and debts<\/em><br \/>\nTransferring the assets and liabilities of your sole trader business to a limited company in return for shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Liquidation of a limited company<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top:#274294 2px solid; width:200px; margin-left:0; auto; margin-top:20px;\"><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 2% 0 0 0;\"><p>If your company is going through a period of financial distress or you have decided to simply stop the business, you may find yourself faced with the prospect of having to place your company into liquidation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is an overview of the steps;<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul>\n<li>Decision to close recorded in certified form<br \/>\nThe decision is taken in the presence of a notary, who records it in a certified document.<\/li>\n<li>Appointment of the liquidator<br \/>\nMostly one of the shareholders of the company.<\/li>\n<li>Registration of the winding-up<br \/>\nThe company becomes \u201cX SA in liquidation\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul>\n<li>Call to creditors<br \/>\nPublish the liquidation in the SOGC (3 times)<\/li>\n<li>Liquidation<br \/>\nThe assets and liabilities are distributed<\/li>\n<li>Deletion from the trade register<br \/>\nOne year at the earliest after publication of the third call to creditors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;5%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#204295&#8243;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; id=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;color:white;&#8221;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline center-text h3\" style=\"color:white;\"><span>Our services include<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top:white 2px solid; width:200px; display:block; margin:0 auto; margin-top:20px;\"><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 2% 0 0 0;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Limited statutory examination<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Incorporation with contribution in kind<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Share Capital increase<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Company transformation (sole trader to a limited company)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Voluntary audit examination<\/p>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;4%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;ups-sidebar-services-en&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;2%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;5%&#8221; marginless_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img\"  src=\"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/albatross-consulting-web-21.jpg\" >[\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; id=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;colonne-contact&#8221; style=&#8221;background-color:#5788c6; color:white; padding:5%;&#8221;]<h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" style=\"color:white;\"><span>Contact us<\/span><\/h1><p>If you have any questions about our offer, please contact us by filling out the form below and we will get in touch with you shortly. Alternatively, you can give us a call or even drop by and visit us \u2013 we hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n<a  class=\"x-btn bouton-var alignright\"  href=\"\/en\/contact\"     data-options=\"thumbnail: ''\">Contact form<\/a><a  class=\"x-btn btn-var-fond\"  href=\"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/booking\/\"     data-options=\"thumbnail: ''\">Book a meeting online<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; id=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;3%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; no_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;3%&#8221; bg_video=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=&#8221;45px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=&#8221;true&#8221; &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/services\/audit-legal-services\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":714,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank-4.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-688","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=688"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1581,"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/688\/revisions\/1581"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/albatross.swiss\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}